Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an additive manufacturing (AM) method for making a three-dimensional (3D) object, using a part material (M) comprising at least one poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymer, in particular to a 3D object obtainable by Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) or Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) from this part material (M).

Abstract: Bonding films comprising PEEK-PEoEK copolymers are compatible with polyaryletherketone chemistry thereby providing joined polyaryletherketone polymer parts with high fracture toughness and overall good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a powder comprising a PEEK-PEoEK copolymer, wherein the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 5/95. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing a three-dimensional (3D) object by sintering layers of the powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to blends of poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymers, in particular to certain blends endowed with lower melting point than traditional PEKK polymers, yet maintaining high crystallinity and rapid crystallization behaviour, which are composed of a major amount of a first nucleophilic PEKK having a first T/I ratio, and a minor amount of a second PEKK having a second T/I ratio higher than the first T/I ratio: to methods of making the same, and to uses thereof in various fields.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a powder comprising a PEEK-PEoEK copolymer, wherein the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 5/95. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing the powder, as well as to the uses of the powder for coating, compression molding and to prepare a three-dimensional (3D) object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to assembly comprising a first component and a second component, each component comprising a polymer, as well as a film positioned between and bonded to the first component and the second component. The film is such that it comprises at least one poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymer and at least one nucleating agent. The assembly has an improved fracture toughness and overall good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to assembly comprising a first component and a second component, each component comprising a polymer, as well as a film positioned between and bonded to the first component and the second component. The film is such that it comprises a blend of at least two poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymers and optionally at least one nucleating agent. The assembly has an improved fracture toughness and overall good mechanical properties.

Abstract: Described herein are polymer compositions including at least one semi-crystalline, semi-aromatic polyester polymer and at least one impact modifier. The blends have excellent impact resistance and excellent dimensional stability. The blends also have excellent chemical resistance, whiteness, colorability and anodization resistance. The polymer compositions can optionally include at least one amorphous polymer. The at least one amorphous polymer can be an amorphous polycarbonate polymer or an amorphous polyester polymer or a polyester-carbonate. In some embodiments, the polymer composition can optionally include one or more additives. The polyester compositions described herein can be desirably incorporated into mobile electronic device components.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an additive manufacturing (AM) method for making a three-dimensional (3D) object, using a part material (M) comprising at least one PEEK-PEoEK copolymer, in particular to a 3D object obtainable by Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) or Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) from this part material (M).

Abstract: Fiber reinforced composite material comprising a thermoplastic matrix comprising blends of poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymers, their method of manufacture and articles obtained therefrom.

Abstract: A method of making a PEEK-PEmEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEmEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEmEK ranging from 95/5 to 45/55, the PEEK-PEmEK copolymer obtained from the method and the polymer composition including the PEEK-PEmEK copolymer, at least one reinforcing filler, at least one additive, or a combination thereof, shaped articles including the polymer composition, polymer-metal junctions including the polymer composition. Also described are methods of making the polymer composition, methods of making the shaped articles, and methods of making the polymer-metal junctions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a polymer-metal junction comprising PEEK-PEoEK copolymers compositions, in contact with at least a part of the surface of a metal substrate, wherein the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 5/95. The present invention also relates to shaped articles including the polymer-metal junction, and methods of making the polymer-metal junctions.

Abstract: This invention pertains to novel compositions of polyarylether ketone copolymers and polyetherimides having improved thermal resistance and mechanical properties, to a method of making the same, and to the use thereof in various fields.

Abstract: A method for the reuse of PEKK-based carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites is provided. Chips obtained by comminuting the carbon fiber-reinforced PEKK composite material are melt mixed with a virgin poly(aryletherketone) polymer to provide carbon fiber-reinforced poly(aryletherketone) compositions. Molded articles having good mechanical properties can be prepared from the carbon fiber-reinforced poly(aryletherketone) compositions.

Abstract: The invention pertains to certain copolymers (PEDEK/PEEK), comprising a majority of “PEDEK”-type recurring units, which, thanks to the predominance of PEDEK-type units, their structural homogeneity and regularity, and absence of chlorinated end groups, possess a suitable molecular structure and crystallization behaviour so as to deliver improved mechanical properties and outstanding chemical resistance, and which are useful in numerous fields of endeavours, including notably in the oil&gas industry, and more specifically for the manufacture of parts used in oil and gas extraction systems.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) (PAEK) component and at least one low molecular weight aromatic compound. A polymer metal junction including the polymer composition and a method of making a polymer metal junction are also described.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a polymer-metal junction comprising PEEK-PEmEK copolymers compositions, in contact with a metal substrate, wherein the PEEK-PEmEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEmEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEmEK ranging from 95/5 to 45/55. The present invention also relates to shaped articles including the polymer-metal junction, and methods of making the polymer-metal junctions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a powder comprising a PEEK-PEoEK copolymer, wherein the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 5/95. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing the powder, as well as to the uses of the powder for coating, compression molding and to prepare a three-dimensional (3D) object.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a polymer-metal junction comprising PEEK-PEoEK copolymers compositions, in contact with at least a part of the surface of a metal substrate, wherein the PEEK-PEoEK copolymer having RPEEK and RPEoEK repeat units in a molar ratio RPEEK/RPEoEK ranging from 95/5 to 5/95. The present invention also relates to shaped articles including the polymer-metal junction, and methods of making the polymer-metal junctions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an additive manufacturing (AM) method for making a three-dimensional (3D) object, using a part material (M) comprising at least one poly(ether ketone ketone) (PEKK) polymer, in particular to a 3D object obtainable by Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) or Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) from this part material (M).